This week’s challenge reminds me of that old joke, “Why are there no restaurants on the moon?”
“No atmosphere.”
So, what’s my ambience? or ambiance? (seems there are two acceptable spellings). It’s Wisconsin. It’s January. The light is distant, southerly, and often behind clouds.
The air is dry, sharp, and very cold (even in my living room!). 
The mood is stark and immediate, like survival, but it brings a certain excitement to the senses. We are alert, light on our feet.
scillagrace 
Nice collection for this weeks theme
Thanks, Richard! I appreciate your visit.
The snow covers all sounds, sharpens one’s senses by making them more tuned and accute to their surroundings… I love snow-covered landscapes (as long as I’m cozy and warm inside or well-tucked in layers outside).
Great idea for today’s theme!
Thanks, Juls! Frostbite’s no fun, but there’s a certain feeling of invincibility when you’ve got warm socks, boots, and mittens and your heart is pumping heat into your core!
I can believe that! 😀
I love being out and about in the cold, too. Not quite as happy when it’s chilly inside, but I can either bundle up more (likely) and bump up the thermostat (not as likely.) I do miss our wood-burning stove when it’s like this.
janet
A wood-burning fireplace or stove would be my dream come true! I’ve never had one of my own; grew up with them, used the stove at the living history museum where I worked. I love camping because I can get wood smoke in my hair and clothes and carry that scent with me. Now, I resort to Mesquite incense. 🙂
🙂
Great images! The top image is particularly beautiful, and oozes ambience!
Thanks, Pete! That winter sun is almost a mirage here. 😉
It has been a cold winter so far but I’ve been enjoying it here in MN. I’ve been out a ton especially since we got our dog last April. Lovely pictures!